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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119790525 - Wallboard Tool Company
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Wallboard Tool Company
1697 Seabright Ave
Long Beach, CA 90813
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7361
NAICS: 541612/Human Resources and Executive Search Consulting Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/08/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/13/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362438863 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,590 | $0 | $6,590 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 | $0 | $1,125 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 342 A | 08/12/2005 | 08/17/2005 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 08/25/2005 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3668 F | 08/12/2005 | 09/22/2006 | $375 | $375 | $0 | 08/25/2005 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 A | 08/12/2005 | 09/22/2006 | $0 | $465 | $0 | 08/25/2005 | L - State Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 4206 A | 08/12/2005 | 09/22/2006 | $750 | $750 | $0 | 08/25/2005 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 2, 2005, Employee #1, a contractor with Performance Personnel, was working at a manufacturing facility. An inexperienced coworker was learning to set up a part revolution Minster punch press (Serial Number 3- 9466) to assemble a steel hammer with a wooden handle. The machine's ram stroke was about 2 ft. The press worked either with a two-hand control, or a foot control, depending on the particular job being performed. The foot control worked in conjunction with an interlocked gate around the point of operation. The interlock was to ensure that the machine did not function when the gate was open. However, due to an improper setting in the interlock switch, the machine worked with the foot control while the gate was in the open position. After setting up the job, the coworker called Employee #1 to assemble the hammers in the machine. The coworker then stepped away. After a few production cycles, as Employee #1 's right hand was holding an assembly, the ram came down (after foot pedal actuation and with the gate open), amputated his index finger, and lacerated his middle finger. Employee #1 was hospitalized at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center for treatment.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FINGER, GUARD, FOOT CONTROL, MACHINE OPERATOR, INTERLOCK, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, INEXPERIENCE, LACERATION, PUNCH PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119790525 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Laborers, except construction |